“One of the hottest events in town. The Moth is an evening of unashamedly old-fashioned storytelling. The performances are enthralling, funny and moving, with a typical New York intensity.”
The Times London
What? The Moth is a non-profit group based in New York City devoted to furthering the art and enjoyment of storytelling. It was founded in 1997 by poet and novelist George Dawes Green, and now runs a number of different events in New York City and other American cities, often featuring prominent literary and cultural personalities. Previous notable storytellers have included Moby, Ethan Hawke, Malcolm Gladwell, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, etc.
O quê? The Moth ( “A Mariposa”, em inglês) é uma organização sem fins lucrativos fundada em Nova York em 1997 pelo poeta e novelista George Dawes Green dedicada a promover a arte e o prazer de contar histórias. Figuras importantes dos meios artístico e cultural apresentam-se em Manhattan e em outras cidades americanas contando seus “causos”, que não necessariamente são reais. Já passaram pelo palco do Moth personalidades como Moby, Ethan Hawke, Malcom Gladwell, Darryl DMC Mc Daniels, etc.
The stories last no more than 17 minutes. Click HERE to listen!
